Medical malpractice is one of the most complicated areas of personal-injury law, because the intricacies of modern medicine aren’t easily accessible to the rest of us. Furthermore, it’s hard to challenge a doctor who is in a position of power and whom patients are generally quick to trust.

Generally, medical staff rarely makes mistakes, but negligent medical care can cause severe injuries. If you suspect that your injuries are the result of medical malpractice, you may be having a hard time deciding whether or not to file a claim.

This is common, but we feel it’s important for you to follow your instinct and look further into the matter. That’s why we offer free consultations to prospective clients.

At Duboff & Associates, Chartered, we will leverage our 30 years of experience to evaluate your injury and determine whether or not you have a case. If you decide to file, we will help fight for you as you seek the compensation you deserve.

1. Most Medical Malpractice Cases Arise After a Failure to Properly Diagnose

JAMA Internal Medicine recently published a study that aimed to identify the most common reasons behind malpractice lawsuits. Researchers found that approximately 35 percent of these cases involved an error during diagnosis.

Errors can include a misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or a failure to diagnosis, each of which can result in very serious damage. For example, if a doctor fails to pay close attention to your complaints and misses an opportunity to catch a growing issue, like cancer, while its still easily treatable, this could result in much more rigorous treatment and pain for you.

2. Malpractice May Also Result From a Failure to Supervise

Approximately 13 percent of the cases that the researchers examined were prompted by the actions of a nurse or resident who was in the doctor’s charge. These medical professionals rely on their supervisor for guidance and instruction.

When the supervising doctor fails to provide adequate direction, patients can hold them responsible for any malpractice that occurs.

3. Unnecessary Procedures Are Rare But Can Cause Serious Injuries

When you imagine an unnecessary procedure, your mind may go straight to the stories on the news that involve an amputation of the wrong limb or a chart mix up that leads to a drug overdose. While these sorts of accidents do happen, they are exceedingly rare.

These types of lawsuits generally result from doctors prescribing treatments that they can’t medically justify in order to make more money.

A recent, large-scale example of this involved a doctor who advised patients with cardiovascular problems to have a stent surgery, even though they had other, less-invasive options available to them.

No matter your malpractice situation, you could use some advice from an experienced personal-injury attorney in Baltimore. Call us today!

At Duboff & Associates, Chartered, we proudly stand up for malpractice victims’ rights, and we offer free case evaluations to every prospective client.

To schedule a meeting with a personal-injury lawyer from our Baltimore office, call us at 443-912-0002.